the mayabang and the buddha

so there i was standing on the corner of dela rosa and gallardo waiting for him. it usually takes him three minutes to walk from his pad to our meeting place, another two minutes if he is butt-naked and had to put some clothes on. next time we meet if ever there will be one, i will dare him to be shirtless when he goes out to fetch me.


three minutes passed and there he was. the usual salutations and then he held out his arm to get my bag. no matter how light or heavy my bag is and no matter how many times i protest, he would always carry my bag from the meeting place to his unit. i may be a lady by heart but i do not want to be treated in such a way. then again, how can i refuse a gentleman like him? plus he is taller and bigger than me.

he was already perspiring when we got back to his place. for our past-midnight snack he prepared sandwiches and lemonade. we ate while talking and watching a movie on a cable channel. when i was washing the dishes he gave me a hug. then he whispered a soft "thank you" into my ear. wala yun, i replied.

while watching nat geo he sat on my back. it is his way of cuddling. when my back was already aching i turned and then he sat on my chest. he thought he was light as a feather, on the other hand, i was having difficulty breathing. with one push i overpowered him and managed to lay on top of him. smiling he slowly pulled my head towards his and then we kissed.

i woke up and went to the bathroom. it was already five in the morning. after relieving myself i made my way back to his bed where i found him sitting like an indian.

i teased him. you look like buddha. then i rubbed his tummy for good luck.

ang yabang mo talaga. his favorite line. i am always the mayabang and the bad while he is the humble and the good.

maaga pa. tulog ka pa. i replied as i sat beside him. something wrong?

sorry. he started. i know we are not seeing each other on a regular basis. it's just that i have so many things to do at work. you know i am trying my best to be independent. this is what i want. i like you but i hope you understand that i am not ready. i'll always be here if you still want to spend some time with me.

i gave a deep sigh and hugged him. it was a bad and good news at the same time. at least now i know where we stand. or where i should stand.

are you hungry? i'll prepare breakfast. he offered.

not yet. i rested my head on his shoulder. i'm just glad you're home safe.

you're free to see other guys naman di ba. perhaps you should go out more often. just choose wisely. i am not pushing you away or anything. i just want to be fair. he said while holding my hand.

actually i had a date last night. then i told him what happened.

ang malas mo naman. sobra-sobra yung two hours ah. antok pa ako. tulog ulit tayo?

it did not take long before i was back in dream land.